Welcome to the Year of the Wood Snake! Let’s explore key trends shaping our lives this year: transformation, challenges, and human resilience, as highlighted by the annual Qi Men Dun Jia chart. This chart details the interactions among the heavenly stems, doors, stars, and deities, as observed from the human realm.
For an event forecaster, it is fascinating to uncover subtle trends beneath the surface, which can have significant impacts on our lives. I have identified 10 event trends to watch throughout the year.
1. Redefining Home Living with New Lifestyles and Communal Living
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Home is where the heart is, and in 2025, lifestyles are changing. The concept of home may change. People could find shelter in unconventional locations. The young generation is embracing communal living, forming supportive, close-knit communities.
It’s not only about shared responsibility and sustainable living practices (which could be unusual), but also about making life more meaningful and staying connected, which is of course, a representation of the Fire element (景 Scene) in 坤 Kun.
This trend can be seen as a response to economic pressures. Purple-White Star (PWS) #8, Gen trigram, is associated with wealth and the economy in general. When combined with the 玄武Tortoise and 辛戊 Xin Wu stem combination, it suggests economic conditions characterized by high taxes, inflation, and high interest rates on borrowing.
2. Family Members Needing Extra Support or Treatment
As our population ages and healthcare needs grow, more and more families are seeking extra support and quality treatment for their loved ones. Specialized facilities and services will be popping up to meet these needs, more funding will be directed towards these services, ensuring that everyone gets the care and attention they deserve.
Before improvements can be seen, the allocation of government funding needs to be addressed. This trend is also evident in combination of the 坤 Kun palace components.
3. Tragic Events Involving Singers, Entertainers, Sex Industry Professionals, and Night Clubs Employees
The entertainment world has had its share of heartaches this year. Tragic events involving singers, sex industry professionals, and night club employees have sparked important conversations about safety, mental health, and the need for greater support within these communities.
When the 天冲 Dash star, a symbol of sudden impact, enters an inherently tranquil Gen palace containing the PWS#5, unexpected events may occur. The 腾蛇 Snake deity in this context may be linked with fire and arson, which can have a significant and alarming effect on both, those directly involved and observers.
4. Interruptions in Supplies Like Food and Fuel
Global supply chains have hit some bumps, leading to interruptions in essential supplies like food and fuel. It’s a wake-up call for nations to reassess their strategies and explore sustainable alternatives to keep things running smoothly. This could become a path forward for re-building the local economies.
This trend is influenced by various factors, including geopolitics, trade tariffs, and supply shortages resulting from natural disasters. We associate this trend with a set of components along the 离 Li – 坎 Kan axis.
The components in Kan can also be linked to large-scale evacuation efforts, where entire communities may need to be relocated.
5. Instances of Piracy
Piracy is still a significant concern, affecting maritime security and trade. International cooperation and advanced technologies are crucial in addressing this threat and keeping our waters safe.
天禽 Beast, 庚己 Geng Ji and PWS#7 combined can be interpreted as piracy, associated with the highly sophisticated organised crime networks (太阴 Moon) in 坎 Kan.
6. Incidents of Attacks or Fires in Various Facilities
This trend becomes visible when we join the dots reading 震 Zhen, 坤 Kun and 坎 Kan palaces at the same time. There are multiple possibilities, including attacks and fire incidents in luxury hotels, restaurants, hospitals, student accommodations, warehouses, monasteries, and nursing homes. This is a reminder of the importance of robust security measures and emergency preparedness.
Many of these cases will be thoroughly investigated, and the perpetrators will face legal consequences.
7. Young Women Playing a Significant Role in Spirituality
Young women are taking on important roles in spiritual and religious communities, bringing fresh perspectives and revitalizing spiritual practices. Their involvement is making spiritual spaces more inclusive and dynamic.
We associate this trend with the following combination: 乙壬 Yi Ren, 天芮 Tie, 死 Death, 白虎 Tiger and PWS#4.
This combination can also be seen in a different way. 兑 Dui with the 白虎 Tiger suggests accidents, alongside 死 Death and 天芮 Tie. The 乙壬 Yi Ren stem combination is also considered inauspicious. PWS#4 relates to air travel and the 巽 Xun trigram.
This indicates that young girls and women may be exposed to hazardous situations, such as transportation accidents.
8. Events Occur at Submerged Hollow Places
In the year of the 乙巳 Wood Snake, the event industry transforms. Weddings, parties, and gatherings are moving to caves, basements, and underground parking spaces, offering adventure and novelty.
This is how 景 Scene door in 坤 Kun, together with 辛戊 Xi Wu combination can be interpreted.
9. Spousal Issues, Including Domestic Violence, Becoming More Prominent
Spousal issues, including domestic violence, are gaining attention. Increased awareness and advocacy efforts are driving conversations and actions to address these critical issues and provide support to those affected.
The 六合 Combo (木Wood), a deity of partnership, is hosted by 乾 Qian palace (金 Metal). It is under pressure, together with another Wood element, PWS#3, which relates to husband. The
天蓬 Shower, a 水 Water element, can positively influence relationships. Couples will work on resolving their differences, aided by the presence of Mystique 丙 Bing. The auspicious 丙癸 Bing Gui stems combination offers hope for reconciliation.
10. Miraculous Rescues Due to Heroic Actions and Willingness to Sacrifice One’s Own Life to Save Others
Inspiring stories of miraculous rescues have already captured our hearts this year. These heroic actions and the willingness to sacrifice one’s own life to save others remind us of the incredible bravery and selflessness that exist within our communities.
We attribute this trend to the combination in Zhen Palace, involving 壬乙Ren Yi, 生 Grow, 天柱 Column, 值 符 Chief, and PWS#9. The Chief deity provides special significance to this combination, while PWS#9 (火 Fire element) establishes the foundation for new and inspiring role models in areas such as life rescue, military and sports.
As we journey through the Year of the Wood Snake, these trends will be shaping our world in fascinating ways. The future holds both challenges and opportunities, and it’s up to us to adapt, innovate, and support each other through these times.
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